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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.80, 24,437.40 and 14,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.80, 24,437.40 and 14,167.60 is: 21,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.80 : 24,437.40 = 14,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.80/24,437.40 = 14,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.80x = 24,437.40 × 14,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.80x = 346,219,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,219,308.24/16,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.20

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